7. Blackpool, 1975
The Miss Blackpool title in 1975 went to Ann Dunsford Photo: National World
8. Blackpool, 1975
A VIP audience watched Environment Minister Neil Carmichael open the M55 on July 3, 1975, from the Broughton end. It cost £14m for 12 miles and took 25 months to build. The old A583 Preston to Blackpool road was often choked with traffic jams and had a bad reputation for accidents Photo: submit
9. Blackpool, 1975
A Jaguar sits on the M55 in April 1975 just before it was officially opened Photo: BAE Systems
10. Blackpool, 1975
David Chauner makes Milk Race history by becoming the first American to win a stage. He is pictured crossing the line first on the final ride from Morecambe to Blackpool's Middle Walk in the Milk Race Photo: library
11. Blackpool, 1975
In April 1975 British Aerospace demonstrated the versatility of the Jaguar fighter by turning the almost completed M55 at Weeton into a runway Photo: submit
12. Blackpool, 1975
Langdale and Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team climb Blackpool Tower in 1975 Photo: Submit